Montgomery County deputies warn about scam

Updated 9:47 am, Thursday, April 6, 2017

Phone scammers are claiming to work for Montgomery County, the sheriff's department warns.

Phone scammers are claiming to work for Montgomery County, the sheriff's department warns.

Montgomery County deputies warn about scam

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Be alert the next time someone calls and says they're with the civil division of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities on Wednesday are warning of a scam making the rounds through the county.

Someone is calling Montgomery County residents and claiming to be with the sheriff's office. They are warning people about an outstanding fine or a jury notice they missed. They are saying it will mean jail time if they don't pay up, sheriff's deputies said.

The residents are being told the only way to pay the fine is to purchase a pre-paid debit card and go to the Montgomery County Jail. Once there, they are given further information about how to use the deposit the funds in the jail lobby, officials said.

Deputies said the scammers are trying to get people to add the funds into the jailhouse accounts of inmates.

Sheriff's deputies said they never call or email people to tell them of outstanding warrants.

If this scam sounds familiar, Montgomery County Sheriff's deputies said they want to talk to you at 936-760-5800.